THE MISSION OF SEDGWICK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1 is to serve
the public by protecting life and property, minimizing the impact of fire, and
rapidly responding to medical emergencies, potential disasters or uncontrolled
events that adversely affect the community and environment.
Sedgwick County is located in south central Kansas and is the second most
populated county in the state. It encompasses an area of 1,008 square miles
with a population of over 450,000. There are 20 cities within Sedgwick
County, and Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, is the Sedgwick County seat.
Sedgwick County is home to a number of industries, the most notable of which
are aviation-related and have earned the community the title of "Air Capital
of the World." Combined, Cessna, Raytheon, and Bombardier Aerospace supply
more than half of the world's general aviation and military aircraft. And,
the Boeing Company produces two-thirds of the world's commercial airliners.
Other industries located in Sedgwick County include Koch Industries, The
Coleman Company, Vulcan Chemicals, Via Christi Regional Medical Center, and
Wesley Medical Center. Since 1954, McConnell Air Force Base has been a vital
part of the Wichita community. McConnell AFB is home to the 22nd Air
Refueling Wing of the Air Mobility Command, the 931st Air Refueling Group of
the Air Force Reserve and 184th Air Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National
Guard.
Sedgwick County is served by eight county fire
stations located strategically throughout the county. All stations are
staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year by full-time
trained firefighters and EMTs.
Sedgwick County firefighters’ primary job is to rescue people from burning
or collapsing structures and provide medical first response. Sedgwick County
firefighters also respond to Hazmat spills, and conduct water, high angle and
confined space rescue operations.
Hazardous Materials Team
The Hazardous Materials Team is a joint effort of the Sedgwick County and
Wichita Fire Departments to provide a team of firefighters trained to respond
to hazardous material emergencies anywhere in Sedgwick County. The team
assists with awareness level training for Sedgwick County law enforcement
personnel.
Technical Rescue Team
The Technical Rescue Team is a specialized team of firefighters trained to
respond to emergency calls requiring confined space, high angle, trench
cave-in, swift water/flood or building collapse rescues. The Technical Rescue
Teams of Sedgwick County Fire District #1 and Wichita Fire Department respond
jointly to provide the highest degree of expertise available in the Sedgwick
County area.
Emergency Medical
Response
All emergency response personnel are trained (at a minimum) to the level of
Emergency Medical Technician; and the firefighters and lieutenants are trained
to drive Sedgwick County ambulances to assist Sedgwick County Emergency
Medical Service in the delivery of patient care. CPR classes and medical
training are provided to civic groups and government agencies. Free blood
pressure screenings are available at all stations through the REACH (Respond
Early And Control Hypertension) Program.
SWAT Tactical Medic Team
The SWAT Medic Team is comprised of Sedgwick County Fire and Wichita Fire
Paramedics. This team assists by providing emergency medical support on
critical situations that involve the Wichita Police Department SWAT Team.
Tactical Medics are commissioned law enforcement officers and have completed
the COunter Narcotics & Terrorism Operational Medical
Support (CONTOMS) national certification program.
Sedgwick County Entry-Level Firefighter Minimum Qualifications:
- Emergency Medical Technician Certification
- Valid Drivers’ License
- HS/GED
SEDGWICK COUNTY EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS.
Sedgwick County’s Premier
Plan offers employees a way to stretch their benefit dollars.
Flexible Benefits. Sedgwick Premier is a flexible benefit
plan. Employees have the opportunity to build personalized benefit plans from
a menu of choices. Each year, eligible employees select the benefits that
best meet their needs and those of their families.
Sedgwick Premier offers Tax Advantages. Sedgwick Premier
benefits may be purchased on a pretax basis without any federal, state or
Social Security tax withheld. This allows for a substantial reduction in
taxes.
Sedgwick Premier offers Choices. Sedgwick Premier offers
employees choices in designing their personalized benefits plan.
- Medical Plan –
employees choose between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Preferred
Plus of Kansas. Plans are tiered into Single, 2-Person, and Family.
Deductible and co-pay apply.
- Prescription Drug Plan
– employees participate in the Walgreen’s Health Initiative prescription
drug plan. Plans are tiered into Single, 2-Person, and Family. There is
tiered co-pay.
- Dental Plan –
employees participate in Delta Dental of Kansas. There are deductibles and
coinsurance levels.
- Vision – employees
participate in the Vision Service Program. Co-pay and coinsurance apply.
- Life Insurance –
employees participate in the Advance Insurance plans; Basic Term Life up to
$75,000, Accidental Death & Dismemberment up to $75,000, and Dependent Life
up to $10,000 (not pre-tax).
- Flexible Spending
Accounts – employees participate in Health Care and Dependent Care
reimbursement accounts.
- Vacation Sell –
employees can sell vacation accrual to purchase other benefits or may take
as a cash lump sum.
RETIREMENT
Employees become members of the Kansas Police and Fire Retirement System
(KP&F).
LEAVE and
HOLIDAYS
Firefighters accrue between 120 and 216 hours of vacation per year
depending upon their length of service and approximately 12 hours of sick
leave per month. Sedgwick County employees enjoy legal holidays as
established by the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners.
TUITION
REIMBURSEMENT
Sedgwick County offers eligible employees a generous tuition reimbursement
program
TRAINING
Sedgwick County maintains an extensive training catalog that offers
coursework for several certificate programs. Employees may apply for
available classes.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Various referral and counseling services are available for employees and
their families.
SEDGWICK COUNTY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We value diversity in the workplace. Men and women of all ages, cultural
and ethnic backgrounds, religious and political affiliations, national
origins, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Sedgwick County does not discriminate against individuals in the admission
to, or employment in, county programs or activities. Dorsha Kirksey
has been designated to coordinate compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. She may be contacted at Sedgwick County Human Resources,
510 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas 67203; Phone (316) 660-7058; email
dkirksey@sedgwick.gov.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Sedgwick County prohibits the hiring of spouses and/or immediate family
members within the same department, but not within the County structure.
Immediate family and family of the employee's spouse shall be considered
husband, wife, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, brother,
brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, father,
father-in-law, grandchildren, grandparents and grandparents-in-law.
Sedgwick County is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. We conduct pre- and
post- employment drug testing. Applicants who refuse to be tested, test
positive, or tamper with the test will not be eligible for employment.
Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or
an offer of employment. Employment with Sedgwick County is considered
“at-will”. Employees are subject to all Sedgwick County Policies and
Procedures.
No employee of Sedgwick County Fire District #1 (employed after January 1,
1996) shall smoke tobacco in any form, on or off duty. Any covered employee
who violates this condition of employment shall be subject to immediate
termination.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mike Mueller, IPMA-CP
Employment Manager
Sedgwick County Human Resources
510 N. Main, Suite 306
Wichita, Kansas 67203
(316) 660-7044
mmueller@sedgwick.gov
For
more information on a specific question/requirement for Sedgwick County Fire
District #1 please contact:
Div.
Chief “Buddy” Pressnell
4343 N. Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 660-3485
apressne@sedgwick.gov
HOW TO APPLY
Sedgwick County Fire District #1 is a proud
member of Kansas Fire Service Partnership (KFSP). The
KFSP is an association of fire departments in Kansas joining together to
enhance professionalism in the fire service, provide greater opportunity for
individuals wishing to enter the fire service as a career, and make
responsible use of resources entrusted to public safety agencies by the
taxpayers of Kansas.
The Fire Science
Program of Hutchinson Community College coordinates and administers the
application and examination process for KFSP member departments. Applicants
who complete the application / examination process may choose which member
departments they wish to be eligible for employment with.
For more information and to apply please visit
the
Kansas Fire Service Partnership page on HRePartners.
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